Nightlife begins again on Nov. 14
Though it’s still been possible to go out for dinner or a drink over the past month, most large, festive or musical events were canceled in order to show respect and observe the mourning period for the late king. However, the 30-day mourning period will end, and nightlife activities and festivities will resume, on Monday, […]
Moonlight meets candlelight: Monday marks Loy Krathong and biggest supermoon in 68 years
Monday is Loy Krathong, the day that nightlife resumes after the 30-day mourning period. It’s also the night of the biggest full moon in 68 years, also known as a supermoon. On Nov. 14, the full moon will look especially massive because it will be making its nearest orbit to Earth in nearly seven […]
No New Year’s party on Khaosan Road, say business operators
Despite being Bangkok’s most famous place to party, there won’t be a New Year’s celebration on Khaosan Road this year. Sanga Ruengwattakul, Adviser to the Khaosan Road Business Association, said that the business operators have voted not to hold the Loy Krathong and New Year’s Eve parties this year in order to show respect for […]
Restrictions on sky lanterns during Yi Peng Festival
CHIANG MAI – Restrictions have been imposed on the release of all kinds of lanterns during this year’s Yi Peng Festival to be held on Nov 13-15 in this northern province. Provincial governor Pawin Chamniprasart announced the restrictions, which he said were in the interests of public and aviation safety. He said this year’s Yi […]
Uber extends service to Chiang Mai
US-based ride-hailing service Uber has announced it will expand its service to Chiang Mai, despite the service being deemed illegal under Thai law. Uber on Monday began piloting an expansion of its mobile application-based taxi hailing service in Chiang Mai hoping to attract more passengers to the service, said a source. Along with the announcement […]
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